FFI | Learn Everywhere

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About Learn Everywhere

Course Offerings

Program Opportunities

Pushing the Boundaries of Education

Friends Forever International (FFI) is excited to expand educational opportunities to New Hampshire students through the NHDOE Learn Everywhere Initiative. This program allows for the delivery of content to continue outside of the classroom through real-world, hands-on, learning experiences.

In June of 2022, FFI was approved as a Learn Everywhere program, allowing us to offer credit-bearing programs. Currently, we offer 167 courses totaling 83.5 credits in 10 content areas. FFI will deliver this curriculum and programming to meet the academic needs of students while offering them opportunities that wouldn't normally be accessible through a traditional classroom setting. All programming is done by incorporating our FFI RECIPE and integrating the values of Resilience, Empathy, Communication, Impact, Playfulness, and Effort into everything we do.

In 2023-2025...

229

New Hampshire students participated in FFI programs.

422

credits were earned by New Hampshire students.

91%

of participants would not be able to afford to participate without a full scholarship from FFI.

32%

of participants come from minority ethnic backgrounds.

20%

of participants identify as LGBTQIA+.

28%

of participants have a documented disability or condition which makes it difficult to be successful in a traditional school environment, the majority being neurodivergent.

88%

of participants reported their empathy grew because of FFI’s programs.

94%

of participants reported they can better accept opinions that are different from their own.

90%

of participants reported that FFI’s programs helped them understand the value of giving maximum effort.

167 Course Offerings

Leadership

19 Courses

Architecture of Peace: Building for Health & Community
Artificial Intelligence & Human Empathy
Community Engagement
Community Risk Mitigation
Compassionate Communication
Ethics of Blame & Forgiveness
Goal Setting
How to Fundraise
Identity
Introduction to Design Thinking
Leadership in Crisis Management
Nonprofits: Understanding Social Impact Organizations
Personality Types in Leadership Development
Project Management
Service: Exploring Community Organizations
Symbols in Society
Team Building
Young Leaders & Activists
Leadership 2.0

Social Studies

33 Courses

Advocacy & Lobbying
Archaeology
Basic Overview of Legal Rights
Cartography
Civil Wars in Society
Contemporary Issues
Continental Exchange Programs
Country of Choice Historical Exploration
Criminology
Cultural Diplomacy & International Relations
Cultural Immersion: Social Studies
Economics
Empathetic Debate
Fashion in History Worldwide
Food, Environment, & Society
Genealogy
Human Geography
Humanitarian Aid & Development
Human Rights
Immigration
Indigenous Wisdom & Sustainability
Local Government Engagement for Youth
MyTown
Northern Ireland Cultural Exchange
Personal Financial Literacy
Resilience Through History: A Social Context
Road Trip: Exploring Geography, Culture, and History
Running for Public Office
The Bill of Rights for Teens
U.S. City Cultural Experience
Veterans in Society
Water & Humanity
Social Studies 2.0

Creativity and Arts

22 Courses

Art Within Nature
Ceramics
Cultural Immersion: Creativity & Arts
Dance
DJing and Music Production
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design & Textile Arts
Filmmaking
Hands On Art
Jewelry Making
Knitting & Crochet
Music as a Mobilizing Force: Exploring Social Cause
Music on your Mind
Music: Traditional & Classical
Painting
Photography
Podcasting
Printmaking
Public Art
Urban Design
Creativity & Arts 2.0

Science

22 Courses

Animals Ethics
Astronomy
Climate Change & Conflict
Ecology & Ecosystem Research
Environmental Science: Global Climate Change
Flora & Fauna
Forensic Science
Gardening
Geology
Human Body
Landscape and Horticulture
Marine Science
Neurobiology of Learning, Memory, & Sleep
New Hampshire Coastal Biome
Nuclear Energy
Oceanography
Paleontology
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Agriculture
Sea Perch
Zoology
Science 2.0

Healthy Living

14 Courses

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Expressive Arts Therapy
Health and Fitness
Healthy Aging & Gerontology
International Foods: Eastern Hemisphere
International Foods: Western Hemisphere
Introduction to Plant Based Foods
Managing your Mind
Meditation: Techniques for Inner Peace
Mindfulness
Nutrition
Positive Psychology
Substance Misuse Prevention and Education
Healthy Living 2.0

Adventure Education

20 Courses

Aviation
Camping
Climbing & Bouldering
Community Health
CPR and First Aid
Dance
Flexibility and Mobility in Daily Life
Hiking
Individual Sports
Martial Arts & Self Defense
Mountain Biking & Trail Riding
New Hampshire Winter Activities
Personal Fitness for Well-Being
Sailing
Surfing
Water Sports
Wilderness Training
Yoga & Holistic Health
Adventure Education 2.0

English

20 Courses

African American Literature
Art of Storytelling
Asian American Literature
Children's Literature
Cultural Immersion: Language & Literature
Creative Writing
Dialogue through Cinema
English Literature and Composition
In Tune with Nature
Investigate Journalism
Latin American Literature
Literature of Resistance and Resilience
Lockdown: Exploring Incarceration
Media: Propaganda, Consumption, Manipulation
Photojournalism
Poetry
Public Speaking
Writing For Change
English 2.0

Career Exploration

13 Courses

Aviation
Carpentry
Car Maintenance
Electrical
Engineering
Exploration of Careers in the Trades
Exploration of Healthcare Systems
Exploration of Helping Professions
Exploration of STEM Careers
Plumbing
Small Electrical Repair
Small Engine Repair
Career Exploration 2.0

Mathematics

2 Courses

Project Based Statistics
Mathematics 2.0

Special Education Electives

2 Courses

Community Oriented Life Skills 1.0
Community Oriented Life Skills 2.0

Opportunities

FFI offers a variety of platforms for students to participate in these offerings. Read about our opportunities below. For more information, email us at programs@ff.international.

Open Enrollment Programs

FFI offers applications for individual students from public, private, charter, and home schools grades 9-12 to participate in open enrollment programs. These are 100% tuition covered regardless of financial need and may be any combination of virtual or in person learning. There is a 10-student capacity for each program.

Out-of-State Programs

We offer customized, credit-bearing programs for out-of-state schools, allowing students to earn New Hampshire credits that may be transferable to their home schools. We collaborate with schools to design courses tailored to specific subjects like science or social studies, ensuring the curriculum aligns with your educational goals. Our programs also provide opportunities for students to visit our global campuses, enriching their learning through immersive, real-world experiences.

As a nonprofit organization, FFI prioritizes education over profit. We focus on creating meaningful and inspiring experiences. To keep costs low, we fully staff every program with experienced educators, eliminating the need for chaperones or teachers from your school. Partner with FFI to provide your students with a transformative educational experience that enhances their academic journey while broadening their horizons.

School Specific/Contracted Programs

Working in close partnership with schools, FFI can offer weekend, school break, or afterschool offerings in select courses that can reach a target population in a specific school or class. These courses may include a mix of in-person, residential, and/or virtual meetings and are tailored to specifically meet the needs of the partnering organization and students participating. There is a 10-person capacity for these programs.

Programs Abroad

FFI offers experiential trips to our campuses in Northern Ireland and Belize and a cross-country road trip that can be organized through a partnering school or organization.

Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO)

All students who complete an FFI program are encouraged to complete a Social Action Project to improve their own communities in a tangible way. Students who complete one of these projects with the guidance of FFI alumni staff are eligible for additional Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) credit.

Program Details

FFI now offers Credit-Bearing Programs where New Hampshire students can participate in a leadership-based program while earning high school credits. This innovative program allows for the delivery of content to continue outside of the classroom through real-world, hands-on learning experiences.

Facilitated by Friends Forever International, most commonly in Durham
Weeklong, residential leadership program
Hands-on, experiential, and individualized learning
Each program can earn up to 2.5 credits
Credits earned transfer to public schools in NH

100% No-Cost Program

FULL scholarships are given to each accepted student! This includes the cost of:

Room and board (all meals are covered)
Activity costs/fees
FFI gear (backpack, water bottle, hoodie, and t-shirts)
Ground transportation to and from a designated drop-off/pick-up spot

Requirements

Applicants must be:

Ages 14-18
Enrolled in an NH High School or Homeschool

Sponsor a Scholarship

In order for FFI to make these programs 100% tuition-free for accepted applicants, we rely upon individuals, companies, and foundations to donate towards scholarships. If you would like to do so, please click the button below for an online gift or mail a check to our Headquarters at 1 Morgan Way, Durham, NH 03824. Please be sure to include a note directing your funds.

One full scholarship equals $3,000, but gifts of all sizes make an impact on the lives of the youth participants.

Donate

FFI can come to you!

Please contact programs@ff.international if you would like to have one of our trained facilitators lead single or multiple FFI workshops around teambuilding, leadership, communication, and more! A full day is $1,000 and a half-day is $500. Financial aid is available.